ENVIRONMENT Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes Today 19:09 San Juan Province is facing a persistent water shortage due to climate change, while mining advances across the Andes and its thousands of glaciers.
MINING IN MENDOZA Thousands protest as Milei-backed mining bill wins approval in Mendoza 10-12-2025 11:39 Provincial lawmakers back US$500-million copper venture despite widespread demonstrations and warnings from environmental groups; Activists from across the province protest against the San Jorge mining firm project.
WATER AND ARGENTINA Where water runs dry, hope begins 29-06-2025 06:26 With over seven million compatriots without access to drinking water, the situation is becoming especially dramatic in the face of the extreme events arising from climate change. Nevertheless, persons and communities – especially the most vulnerable – are working together with NGOs to confront an increasingly hostile reality with creativity and communal effort. by Fernanda Sández